Dunno anything about the movie folks keep mentioning, but I first heard about this song through... one of Cat's other songs, actually. He alludes to it in "I Never Wanted to Be a Star," and I wanted to hear this and the other ones he mentions there. I dunno if it was written for whatever movie, but I like it even without that context. Hooray for being raised on old folk/folk rock music. XP
I've listened to Cat Stevens before, but I got to be honest that watching Harold and Maude is what really got me into him. Probably because it had other songs that I haven't heard before.
When my friend, cousin, and I were watching Harold and Maude (I showed them this movie) and this scene came on, they were like "what the...". I love Harold and Maude! And Cat Stevens!
One of the best songs I have ever heard in my 56 years on this pebble of sand!! Bar none! No religion, politics, or anything else for that matter can cover that Light.
So, Shine, Shine, Shine, Yusuf (Cat), be what you need to be, and let your light reflect on us. Peace my Babies
@zigzag789789 SHITTY? Harold and Maude is great don’t get mad because people discovered Cat Stevens in a different way than you. Sorry I didn’t hear it when it came out because I was -18 years old
@zigzag789789 always fascinating to see someone speak with authority with something of which he knows not. The song is contemporaneous to the movie, the movie was one of the greatest fulminations of life, death and war at the very pinnacle of the Vietnam war and those of us who were becoming eligible to go that was ever done, and still been called a comedy. Take the time to IMDB the actors, writer and director before you show your ignorance by calling something "shitty."
Dunno anything about the movie folks keep mentioning, but I first heard about this song through... one of Cat's other songs, actually. He alludes to it in "I Never Wanted to Be a Star," and I wanted to hear this and the other ones he mentions there. I dunno if it was written for whatever movie, but I like it even without that context. Hooray for being raised on old folk/folk rock music. XP
BabyCharmander 2 months ago
Sim,eu penso,"eu v ia luz!!!!"
waltinhopai 4 months ago
Wonderful, wonderful song. Cat was great in his heyday.
ivycompton 4 months ago
who thinks Jack Black would do a great cover of this song?!
zombiegirl7765 6 months ago
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Something else for him to ruin.
GypsyFairy85 3 months ago
@zombiegirl7765 you suck
IVIassicare 1 week ago
I have an old 45 somewhere... anyway this is the flipside to Moonshadow or Peace Train, I forget. I was playing albums and flipped. (smiles)
jimppanzee 6 months ago
Macaframa!
muhammadamien 6 months ago 4
would love to see this live, and him pounding on that piano, bet it was awsome
csgoldengirl1 6 months ago
such a great song
pmarin0892 6 months ago
Every time I hear this song I think of Harold and Maude having sex. lol!!!!
blugeagua 7 months ago
@blugeagua lol
Rabbitthateats 3 months ago
you gotta love cat!
csgoldengirl1 7 months ago
I love Cat Stevens . I love the music that he has. I am very new to this so forgive me if i get it wrong. i will keep trying.
littletink2388 9 months ago
i love this song!!! i love harold and maude!
lollypopy8 10 months ago
I also went like "what the...?!" harold's so great^^ maude's awesome :)
MeggieMiami 10 months ago
my goodness i cant contain myself..must dance to this brilliance!
HeSheYouMeTheyWeUsOk 10 months ago
I've listened to Cat Stevens before, but I got to be honest that watching Harold and Maude is what really got me into him. Probably because it had other songs that I haven't heard before.
MischiefManaged01 10 months ago
When my friend, cousin, and I were watching Harold and Maude (I showed them this movie) and this scene came on, they were like "what the...". I love Harold and Maude! And Cat Stevens!
ThePolishIsRemoved 10 months ago
One of the best songs I have ever heard in my 56 years on this pebble of sand!! Bar none! No religion, politics, or anything else for that matter can cover that Light.
So, Shine, Shine, Shine, Yusuf (Cat), be what you need to be, and let your light reflect on us. Peace my Babies
saxmidiman 11 months ago 3
Great song
MagickalFire 11 months ago
I't's hard to imagine "Harold and Maude" without Cat Stevens but at the same time he comes more to his right in the context of the movie !
VegardMinde 1 year ago
F**king amazing song. Loved it (and Cat) since I first saw Harold and Maude when I was 12.
wickedfeylady 1 year ago 3
This comment has received too many negative votes show
I don't know what the hell "harold and maude" is all about, regardless i knew of this song long before some shitty movie. Cat stevens rules!
zigzag789789 1 year ago
@zigzag789789 the song came out one year before the movie.
blindref27 1 year ago
@zigzag789789 SHITTY? Harold and Maude is great don’t get mad because people discovered Cat Stevens in a different way than you. Sorry I didn’t hear it when it came out because I was -18 years old
1234Garrett1234 1 year ago 4
@zigzag789789 shitty movie? lay off the crack
blackyfloyd 1 year ago 3
@zigzag789789 always fascinating to see someone speak with authority with something of which he knows not. The song is contemporaneous to the movie, the movie was one of the greatest fulminations of life, death and war at the very pinnacle of the Vietnam war and those of us who were becoming eligible to go that was ever done, and still been called a comedy. Take the time to IMDB the actors, writer and director before you show your ignorance by calling something "shitty."
huston3 11 months ago
Great! Listened to a faster version which was more electronic, was awesome too!
RiccardaMelone 1 year ago
I had forgotten this song, thank you for posting!
heavnnnsent 1 year ago
fly... shine ... brilliant
macavelika 1 year ago
So much more than awesome.
thiaanthony 1 year ago
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Ich liebe "Harold and Maude", könnte ich mir immer wieder anschauen! Absolut kult und Cat Stevens ist ein Genie!!!
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minibatista 1 year ago
Not to mention, this song is played when Harold has his "second coming" or awakening, courtesy of Maude. ; D
Bubbles, anyone. lol
born4truluv 2 years ago 3
Well said! haha
ACpassionfruit 1 year ago
I agree, on my top ten albums of all time. All songs are meaningful and poetic. They are life lessons, if you will, sung by a genius.
born4truluv 2 years ago
One of the best Album in Music History.
MONA BONA ......WOW
tchiritchou 2 years ago
Wonderful song!
Lilyth2302 2 years ago
best song in Harold and Maude. I love this scene!!! Awsome!!!
DeclanFan4ever 2 years ago 86
yes the music really maes the movie and this song is great! bubble blowing is a great thing....
ranudson 2 years ago
@DeclanFan4ever
This is the best song in Harold and Maude!! It's a fantastic transition into that scene.
1ASSLEE1 1 year ago 5
i love this song, especially in Harold and Maude
yellams3 2 years ago 8
This is just so amazing. Sounds even better than it used to!
thiaanthony 2 years ago
best song in harold and maude.i played it on my ipod on july 4 th since there were fireworks going off,just like the movie
olivehoover4eveer 2 years ago 3
Best song on Harold and Maude. Crazy how well it works.
my happy song
annalouise93 2 years ago 48
the ultimate joy song.
suspriceable 2 years ago 5
i love this song and i absolutely LOVE harold and maude. best movie ever!
crunchyapple111 2 years ago 7
Funky. Harold and Maude ftw.
Postscript624 2 years ago 3
the best song in harald and maude 5*
warlock040 2 years ago
god i was so in love with this song when i was a baby
i acted like i was playing the piano
boombamer 2 years ago
Awsome Mantra in this song....
Germanarchie 2 years ago
dad gave me this on vynl 1982 got on cd 2 now nice 1 dad
Druss2369 2 years ago
This is one of the best.
perfect for Harold and Maude
HannersNanners 2 years ago 4
This is a cool song. :)
CuredbyMusic 2 years ago 2
always good to hear
123heek123 2 years ago 2
Love it!
bushoisa 2 years ago 3